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Justin Shull tackles the big picture

Justin Shull tackles the big picture

Opening at ArtRat April 20, the artist debuts new large-scale works on canvas.

Chris Bathgate on songwriting’s ‘relational dance’

ArtRat's latest Americana Sundays performer discusses his influences, techniques and growing family shape his music.
Chris Bathgate on songwriting’s ‘relational dance’
Andy Baker: An Americana vet(erinarian)

Andy Baker: An Americana vet(erinarian)

The West Michigan singer-songwriter joins Nashville’s Sam Robbins at ArtRat for a special Friday night show. 

Aaron Jonah Lewis: A virtuoso for all seasons

The Detroit banjo player and fiddler comes to ArtRat March 12.
Aaron Jonah Lewis: A virtuoso for all seasons
How Rollie Tussing unearths musical treasures

How Rollie Tussing unearths musical treasures

The storied guitarist/songwriter comes to ArtRat's Americana Sundays.

A sweet taste of Colombia in Heartside

Empanadas, meet chocolate-covered strawberries at Pochis Sweet Designs on Ionia Avenue SW.
A sweet taste of Colombia in Heartside
Zabház to celebrate expansion with ‘Friends + Lovers’ pop-up

Zabház to celebrate expansion with ‘Friends + Lovers’ pop-up

The new space will add another community hub to South Division's vintage row. 

A martial-arts dynasty thrives on SoDiv

Join Daniel Gracie GR on the path of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
A martial-arts dynasty thrives on SoDiv
Vintage shopping? Refuel at OTONO’s coffee lounge

Vintage shopping? Refuel at OTONO’s coffee lounge

The 300 block of South Division in Grand Rapids' Heartside neighborhood has a new hangout.